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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
Western mercenaries ready for Syria; Russians already there
Western mercenaries ready for Syria; Russians already there Speculation is rampant that US-based ‘Dogs of War’ may engage in Syria and Afghanistan, but Russian competitors are more flexible and aggressive By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan: How Much Longer, To What End?
Afghanistan: How Much Longer, To What End? James Durso • Winter 2019 Defense Secretary James Mattis conducts an all call with the men and women of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (Photo: U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Trump says it’s ‘insane’ that watchdog reports about Afghanistan are released to the public: ‘The public means the enemy’
Trump says it’s ‘insane’ that watchdog reports about Afghanistan are released to the public: ‘The public means the enemy’ Christopher Woody Jan 2, 2019, 5:03 PM President Donald Trump and first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The effects of Private Military and Security Companies on local populations in Afghanistan
The effects of Private Military and Security Companies on local populations in Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Trump, Blackwater, and private war
Trump, Blackwater, and private war Paul Rogers 24 December 2018 A military drawdown in Syria and Afghanistan is good for America’s enemies – and contractors. President George W Bush and PM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Erik Prince’s Private Air Force – by David Axe and Blue Delliquanti
Erik Prince’s Private Air Force – by David Axe and Blue Delliquanti You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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Northern Virginia men accused of swindling billions from Pentagon
Northern Virginia men accused of swindling billions from Pentagon By Keara Dowd | @kgdowd December 2, 2018 1:07 pm WASHINGTON — Three men from Northern Virginia have been charged with defrauding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What are private security companies doing in Afghanistan?
What are private security companies doing in Afghanistan? By Reality Check team BBC News 2 December 2018 Image copyright STR/AFP/Getty Images Image caption Staff at Wazir Akbar Khan hospital treated the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Industry Talk: Taliban Attack G4S Compound In Kabul
Industry Talk: Taliban Attack G4S Compound In Kabul Luke Griffin, Facebook Page Photo. Man, for a first post coming back home, this one is a tough one to write about. My… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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British G4S employee killed in Kabul attack named as Luke Griffin
British G4S employee killed in Kabul attack named as Luke Griffin Taliban claim responsibility for attack on security firm’s compound in which five Afghan nationals also died Esther Addley and agencies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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